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History of Pioneer
Pioneer has a rich legacy of over 95 years. Learn more about our history & the evolution of our brand under Corteva Agriscience.
2018
Corteva
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2015
Corteva
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Merger of equals
Dow and DuPont announce a definitive agreement under which the companies will merge, then subsequently spin off into three independent companies.
1999
DuPont
![InvestingInPioneer]()
Investing in Pioneer
DuPont becomes 100 percent owner of Pioneer.
1996
Pioneer
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Genomics in Corn
Pioneer is the first to start a genomics effort in corn.
1991
Pioneer
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#1 in soybeans
Pioneer becomes the number one brand of soybeans in North America.
1981
Pioneer
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Corn Market Leader
Pioneer becomes the seed corn market share leader in North America.
1970
Pioneer
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Changes at Pioneer
The company changes its name to Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., and establishes a separate overseas subsidiary.
1964
Pioneer
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The Trapezoid Symbol
Pioneer designs the major visual element of its brand, the Trapezoid symbol.
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The Trapezoid symbol is made up of two parts — the design and its containing device.
The elements of the symbol represent several aspects of Pioneer's business. The upper part is an abstract plant symbolizing the vigor of the brand — constantly thriving and growing. The flower part of the design is the sign for infinity, referring to something that goes on forever (infinite growth). The entire symbol represents “product improvement through continuous research,” which speaks for all products and services of Pioneer.
1957
Pioneer
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York Nebraska Research Center Opens
Pioneer opens York, Nebraska research center to enhance research efforts focused on improving drought tolerance in corn.
1952
Pioneer
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The “Long Look”
The “Long Look” business philosophy is written
1949
Pioneer
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Pioneer® hits a million
Annual sales of Pioneer® brand seed corn in North America pass the million-unit mark.
1941
Pioneer
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US Vice President
Pioneer’s Henry Wallace is elected US Vice President under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
1935
Pioneer
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Pioneer Hi-Bred Corn Company
The company changes its name to Pioneer Hi-Bred Corn Company.
1926
Hi-Bred
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The start of Hi-Bred Corn Company
Founder Henry A. Wallace incorporates the Hi-Bred Corn Company, ushering in a new era of farmer acceptance of hybrid corn
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